Tag: propellers

The author discusses the theory and effect of constant-speed propellers on piston-engine airplane performance, and compares fixed-pitch versus constant-speed props, effect on thrust HP and propulsion, the comprises involved in choosing a prop, how props perform in various conditions and phases of flight, how variable-pitch props work, and why a constant-speed prop is the best choice for high-performance aircraft.

The tapping head has a lot to commend it for the home machinist who is trying to add efficiency and consistency to tapping tasks.

The Lancair Turbine Evolution might be the ultimate Experimental kit aircraft. By Doug Rozendaal.

Fixed gear or retractable gear? Barnaby Wainfan examines the physics behind this longstanding design question.